Best 20 Slow Cooker Ribs Recipes
Indulge in fall-off-the-bone tender ribs prepared with effortless ease in your trusty slow cooker. This collection of delectable slow cooker ribs recipes offers a symphony of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. From classic barbecue ribs slathered in a sweet and tangy sauce to Asian-inspired ribs infused with aromatic spices, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. Prepare to impress your family and friends with these succulent ribs that require minimal effort and deliver maximum satisfaction.
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SLOW COOKER BABY BACK RIBS
These are the best I've had, short of the actual grilling method of course! This is a very simple recipe that I came up with a few years ago. It's not rocket science, just ribs cooked in the slow cooker and finished in the oven. This is what I do when I want ribs during the week and have to work all day. I'm eating them within a half-hour of getting home, and they turn out perfect every time!
Provided by norah
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Baby Back Ribs
Time 4h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season ribs with salt and pepper.
- Pour water into slow cooker. Layer the ribs into the slow cooker. Top the ribs with onion and garlic.
- Cook on High for 4 hours (or Low for 8 hours).
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Transfer ribs to a baking sheet. Discard onion and garlic. Coat ribs with barbeque sauce.
- Bake in preheated oven until the sauce caramelizes and sticks to the meat, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1067.4 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
SLOW-COOKER SHORT RIBS
These slow-cooker short ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs-you don't need to pay any attention to them once you get them in the slow cooker. (That makes it my favorite beef short ribs recipe!) -Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, broth, thyme and bay leaf to ribs., Add onions to the same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 8-9 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened; press cancel. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Serve with ribs and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
SLOW-COOKER COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS
Serve up juicy, tangy restaurant-quality country style pork ribs that slow cook all day, delivering maximum barbeque flavor. These delectable ribs are super-easy to serve and just as easy to eat, with no messy bones. For the cook, there's just a one-pot cleanup.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place ribs in slow cooker. In medium bowl, mix all remaining ingredients. Pour over ribs.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 850, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1740 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW COOKER RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY
It's been years since you got that slow cooker as a gift and well, outside of a hearty chili, you don't quite know what to do with it. Well get ready, because it's time to pull it back out and put together a barbecuing favorite: ribs. That's right. All you have to do is prep, and let the cooker do the work. With these baby back ribs, you won't even miss going to Chili's anymore.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine bbq sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Salt and pepper the ribs. Place ribs in slow cooker, and cover in sauce.
- Cook low and slow for eight hours or high for four hours.
- After the ribs are done, spoon the bbq sauce in the slow cooker over the ribs before removing.
- Cut the ribs, serve with bbq sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1224 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 55 grams
SLOW COOKER RIBS
Super-simple recipe that will leave your mouth watering and your house smelling insanely delicious when you get home from work!
Provided by Caselicious
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Country-Style Ribs
Time 8h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the steak seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl. Rub the ribs all over with the seasoning mix, and place into the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour in barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, orange juice, and hot pepper sauce. Liquid should not cover the ribs all the way.
- Set the cooker to Low, and cook until ribs are tender, about 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 136.3 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1819.1 mg, Sugar 14.8 g
SLOW-COOKER BARBECUED RIBS
Come sunshine or rain, there will never be a time that's not perfect for slow-cooked barbecue ribs-especially when the slow cooker does all the cooking. This mouthwatering crowd-pleaser is cut out for weekends and game days but also works as a comforting mid-week main. Simply do the prep ahead, add it in the cooker, and step back while deliciousness happens.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray inside of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Remove inner skin from ribs; cut into 4-inch pieces. Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, liquid smoke and garlic; rub mixture into ribs. Layers ribs and onion in slow cooker. Pour cola over ribs.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Drain and discard liquid.
- Pour barbecue sauce into shallow bowl. Dip ribs into sauce. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour any remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 890, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 58 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg
SLOW-COOKER BEEF SHORT RIBS
You won't believe how good these ribs are!!! I think we could have these every other night with no complaints! They're YUMMY!!!!
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Sauces
Time 9h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put flour, salt and pepper in a bag.
- Add ribs and shake to coat.
- Brown ribs in butter in a lg skillet.
- Put in slow cooker.
- In same skillet, combine remaining ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, stirring.
- Pour over ribs.
- Cover and cook on low for 9 hours.
SLOW COOKER SHORT RIBS
Slow-cooked beef short ribs used two ways. Can anyone say 'M'm! M'm! Good'? Put the meat in a hoagie roll and serve with the reserved broth for dipping. Or, moisten with your favorite barbecue sauce and serve on a toasted bun.
Provided by lgmarge
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rib Recipes
Time 5h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare a slow cooker crock with cooking spray.
- Spread celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in the bottom of the crock. Season short ribs with salt and pepper; place atop the vegetables. Pour beef consomme and water into the crock.
- Cook on High until the ribs are fork-tender, 5 to 7 hours.
- Remove the ribs from the slow cooker to a platter. Strain the broth and discard the vegetables.
- Strip meat from the bones of the ribs. Discard bones and transfer meat to a bowl. Shred meat with 2 forks and serve with strained broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 52.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 289.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SLOW-COOKER COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS AND SAUERKRAUT
It takes just 10 minutes in the morning to fill your slow cooker with the fixings for an old-fashioned, meaty meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h10m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place ribs, apple and onion. Top with sauerkraut, brown sugar and caraway seed; mix lightly. Pour wine over top.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE RIBS
An easy and delicious way to prepare tender barbecued ribs without the barbecue!
Provided by SUZANNE2802
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Baby Back Ribs
Time 8h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Season ribs with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow baking pan. Brown in oven 15 minutes. Turn over, and brown another 15 minutes; drain fat.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Place ribs in slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs, and turn to coat.
- Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours, or until ribs are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1244.5 mg, Sugar 26.3 g
SLOW COOKER BARBEQUED BEEF RIBS
Beef ribs with a homemade BBQ sauce in a slow cooker (or on top of stove, if you have the time). Very, very good made on High for 4 hours...better on Low for 8. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Provided by sharron
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rib Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix water, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and salt in a slow cooker, stirring to dissolve brown sugar and salt.
- Place short ribs into the sauce and stir to coat. Set cooker on Low, cover, and cook for 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1034.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 165.6 mg, Fat 76.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 31.7 g, Sodium 2965.4 mg, Sugar 45.3 g
HONEY GARLIC SLOW COOKER RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, rack of pork ribs, honey, soy sauce, garlic cloves
Provided by Adam Bianchi
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Season the ribs evenly with the mixture, making sure to rub it in on all sides.
- Add the honey, soy sauce, and garlic to a large slow cooker. Transfer the ribs to slow cooker and turn them over in the sauce until coated. Position the ribs so they are standing up, with the meatier side down, and so the meat is against the walls of the slow cooker, with the bone sides facing in. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 7-8 hours. Check after the allotted time to make sure the meat is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the ribs and transfer to cutting board. Cut between the bones to separate into individual ribs. Serve with additional sauce from the slow cooker, as needed
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 58 grams
SLOW COOKER ASIAN SHORT RIBS
An alternative to traditionally oven-braised short ribs, these slow-cooker, fall-of-the-bone short ribs are Asian-flavored, incredibly tender, and perfect for a cold winter evening.
Provided by Diana71
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 4h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season short ribs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a pot over medium-high heat and cook short ribs in batches until browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Place short ribs in a slow cooker.
- Stir together soy sauce, vegetable broth, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour sauce over short ribs. Cover slow cooker.
- Cook on High until ribs are cooked through, about 4 hours. Remove ribs from sauce and keep warm.
- Pour sauce into a pot and cook on medium-low heat until reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove as much grease as possible. Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour into sauce and cook until thickened, 1 to 3 minutes.
- Pour sauce over short ribs and sprinkle sliced green onions on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 116.2 mg, Fat 55.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 1332.9 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
SLOW-COOKER SWEET-AND-SOUR COUNTRY RIBS
Start these ribs in the morning, and they'll be perfectly tender by dinnertime.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 6h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In slow cooker, whisk together ketchup, sugar, vinegar, mustard powder, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Add ribs to slow cooker, and toss with sauce. Arrange ribs, bone side up, in a single row. Cover; cook on high, 6 hours (or on low, 10 hours).
- Serve ribs drizzled with pan juices and, if desired, barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 g, Fat 34 g, Protein 23 g
SLOW COOKER BBQ RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: pork rib, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, BBQ sauce
Provided by Scott Loitsch
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lay out the ribs on a large baking tray.
- Season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano. Rub in on all sides.
- Pour half the BBQ sauce over the ribs and brush to evenly coat all sides.
- Transfer the ribs to a large slow cooker. Position the ribs so they are standing up, with the meatier side down, and so the meat side is against the walls of the slow cooker, with the bone sides facing in.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 - 8 hours, or high for 4 hours. Check after the allotted time, you want to make sure the meat is cooked through and tender, but you do not want it to be so tender it falls off the bone. If they seem a little tough, allow to cook an additional 30 minutes, as needed.
- Remove the ribs and transfer to wire rack set over a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Paint the ribs with additional BBQ sauce, ensuring they are well-coated on both sides.
- Broil HIGH for 5-8 minutes to caramelize the sauce, making it slightly charred and bubbly.
- Remove and carefully cut between the bones to separate into individual ribs.
- Serve with additional BBQ sauce, as needed.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 4 grams
SLOW-COOKER TERIYAKI RIBS
Easy slow cooker rib recipe. Serve with coleslaw.
Provided by kimmi
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle baby back ribs with pepper and place in a slow cooker. Pour 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce on top. Cover and cook until tender, 4 hours on High or 7 hours on Low.
- Cut ribs apart. Combine remaining 1/3 teriyaki sauce, balsamic vinegar, and garlic in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Brush sauce over ribs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 146.3 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1966.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
SLOW-COOKER BBQ RIBS WITH HOISIN GLAZE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: spare ribs, spring onion, red chili, rice, salt, pepper, chinese 5 spice, garlic, ginger, onion, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, leftover slow cooker juice, water, corn flour, brown sugar, sesame seeds
Provided by Ellie Holland
Categories Dinner
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Season the spare ribs with the salt, pepper, and 5 spice.
- Place in the slow cooker, along with the garlic, ginger, onion, hoisin sauce, and chicken broth. Mix with your hands to combine.
- Cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 6 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C).
- Once the ribs are cooked, carefully remove them and place onto a tin foil-lined baking tray.
- To prepare the BBQ sauce, take the remaining cooking juices from the slow cooker and pour into a frying pan set over a medium heat.
- In a small bowl combine the water and corn flour, stir into the cooking juices. Add remaining BBQ sauce ingredients and reduce until a sticky BBQ sauce is achieved.
- Brush onto the ribs on both sides and bake for 15 minutes.
- Chop up the ribs and garnish with spring onion and red chili.
- Serve with rice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 863 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 16 grams
EASIEST TASTIEST BARBECUE COUNTRY STYLE RIBS (SLOW COOKER)
I threw this together one morning before going out for the day. It was super easy because only three ingredients are needed! Not only did the house smell heavenly when we came home, but dinner was ready and it was awesome!
Provided by Karen..
Categories Pork
Time 6h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (Mine took about 6 hours).
- Meat starts to fall off the bones-- be careful of the small ones in the juices!
SLOW-COOKER PINEAPPLE BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: salt, pepper, onion powder, cayenne, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, baby back ribs, diced pineapple, barbecue sauce
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, onion powder, cayenne, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Rub the spice mix all over the baby back ribs.
- Drain the juice from the can of pineapple and add to the slow cooker, along with the barbecue sauce. Stir to combine.
- Add the diced pineapple and ribs to the slow cooker and cover with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Halfway through, flip the racks of ribs so the one that was previously on the bottom is now on top. Cover with more sauce.
- Remove the ribs from the slow cooker and cut into individual pieces. Serve with the leftover sauce and pineapple chunks.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1043 calories, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 78 grams
SLOW-COOKER HOISIN RIBS
Give pork ribs an Asian makeover with this tasty sticky hoisin pork recipe. Put it in the slow cooker and come back later for a delicious and tender feast of ribs. Serve with coconut rice and steamed broccoli.
Provided by SUNKIST2
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 8h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pork ribs on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
- Whisk hoisin sauce, sugar, soy sauce, white wine, tomato paste, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, and five-spice powder together in a bowl.
- Grease a slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Transfer pork ribs to the pot. Cover evenly with hoisin sauce mixture.
- Cook on Low, stirring halfway through, until pork ribs are tender, about 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 2093.5 mg, Sugar 46 g
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Look for meaty ribs with good marbling. Avoid ribs that are too fatty or thin.
- Prepare the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs before cooking. This will help the ribs to cook more evenly and tender.
- Use a good rub: A flavorful rub will help to enhance the taste of the ribs. Experiment with different rubs to find one that you like.
- Cook the ribs low and slow: The best way to cook ribs is low and slow. This will help the ribs to become tender and fall off the bone.
- Baste the ribs regularly: Basting the ribs with a mixture of water, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar will help to keep the ribs moist and prevent them from drying out.
- Let the ribs rest before serving: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help the ribs to retain their juices and flavor.
Conclusion:
Slow-cooker ribs are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your ribs turn out perfect every time.
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